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New Year: Gov Mohammed congratulates Nigerians for overcoming challenges of 2020, says Nigerians must renew hope
From Paul Orude Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has joined citizens and all other residents of the State to mark the beginning of the year 2021, describing the outgone year as full of it daunting health, economic, security and social challenges. “I am sure that the good people of the State, indeed Nigerians in …
The Sun Nigeria.
New Year: Greater things lie ahead us – Sen Uba Sani
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Senator representing Kaduna Central in the red chamber of the 9th assembly, Uba Sani (APC) on Friday hopeful that greater good things lie ahead of Nigerians in the year 2021. The lawmaker stated this in his new year message to the good people of Nigeria, the resilient and industrious citizens of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Anambra: Obiano lifts suspension on 3 remaining monarchs
From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has pardoned the three remaining traditional rulers who were among the 13 monarchs he had suspended for visiting President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja with Prince Arthur Eze, an international oil tycoon. The three monarchs are: Igwe Kelly Nkeli of Igbariam ancient kingdom, Igwe Dr Emeka Ilouno of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kaduna govt to disburse N200m to businesswomen this January
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Following the success recorded in the first phase of the N200 million disbursed to some women who operate small businesses in Kaduna, the State Government revealed that another N200 million cash is ready for distribution by January 2021. This development according to the Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Hajiya …
The Sun Nigeria.
Soldiers rescues 7 abducted persons in Zamfara
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI, have rescued 7 abducted persons at Gidan Dan Nunu and Dutsi villages of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Coordinator Defence Media Operations Major-General John Enenche, who made this known in a statement, said “In continuation of aggressive clearance operation to stamp …
The Sun Nigeria.
Gov. AbdulRazaq cautions against fake news in 2021
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, has cautioned residents of the state against spreading fake news in 2021 because of its negative effects on the society. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Malam Rafiu Ajakaye on Friday in Ilorin. “I join our compatriots in Kwara and across the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Zulum writes NEMA on 800,000 IDPs in need of food
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has appealed for urgent intervention by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the plight of about 800,000 displaced people in need of food in areas affected by insurgency in the state. The information is in a statement by Malam Isa Gusau, the governor’s Speacial Adviser on Communications and Strategy, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Abia Govt. approves reopening of schools on Jan. 11
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, has approved the reopening of all schools in the state on Monday, Jan. 11, for the continuation of the first term of 2020/2021 academic session. This is contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr Kanaelechi Nwangwa, in Abia on Friday. Nwangwa directed all school heads and …
The Sun Nigeria.
Japanese PM vows to fight against COVID-19
Japanese prime minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday vowed to fight against the COVID-19, stressing that Japan’s security alliance with the U.S would remain the foundation of Japan’s foreign policy. Suga who stated this in his New Year address also pledged to push forward with preparations for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which was cancelled …
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Nation, South South will escape dark phase in 2021 — Orbih
Chief Dan Orbih, National Vice Chairman South-South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that the South-South region of the country, and indeed Nigeria, will emerge from the “dark phase” being experienced. Orbih also said the emergence would begin a journey of renewal from 2021. This is contained in his New Year message …
The Sun Nigeria.
INEC: Fake employment letters not from us
Onyekachi Eze, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has alerted members of the public of fake employment websites and letters in circulation. INEC, in a statement by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, said such sites and letters did not emanate from the commission but from people …
Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases
As a result of holiday gatherings, African officials warn of a resurgence of COVID-19 on the continent and urge increased testing to combat it. The level of testing across the continent is considerably less than what health experts say is needed to effectively control the spread of the disease. Africa makes up about 3.3% …
Nigerian sports review: 2020 did have some highlights, actually
If ever there was a year that qualified to be called annus horribilis, 2020 more than totally fit that bill, for many obvious reasons. With sporting events suspended, and many others postponed or even cancelled, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there weren’t many highlights to pick from for Nigerian sports fans. Sporting organisations …
Full text of Buhari’s New Year message to Nigerians
NEW YEAR SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1ST JANUARY 2021 My fellow countrymen and women, First, I would like to thank and praise the Almighty who saw us through the year 2020 and has given us the opportunity to witness the start of another new year. We …
Pharmacist arrested on charges of sabotaging COVID vaccine doses
A Wisconsin hospital pharmacist was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of sabotaging more than 500 doses of coronavirus vaccine by deliberately removing them from refrigeration to spoil, police and medical authorities said. The pharmacist, an employee of Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, Wisconsin, at the time that 57 vials of vaccine were found left …
Trump extends visa ban; court clears health insurance rule
President Donald Trump on Thursday extended pandemic-related bans on green cards and work visas to large groups of applicants through March 31, while a federal appeals court sided with him on a rule that requires new immigrants to have their own health insurance, reports The Associated Press The twin developments on the final day …
NCDC reports 11 deaths, 1,031 new COVID-19 infections
As Nigeria prepared to open the first page of 2021, with a second wave of COVID-19 infections in tow, the number of fresh cases has maintained a high count with over 1,000 positive samples confirmed on December 31. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Thursday, confirmed 1,031 new coronavirus infections and 11 …
Brazil’s Fiocruz to seek emergency use of British COVID-19 vaccine
Brazil’s Fiocruz biomedical center will request authorization for emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca PLC and Oxford University by next Wednesday, its president, Nísia Trindade, said on Thursday. She said approval of the vaccine in Britain on Wednesday will speed up the regulatory green lights for the vaccine in Brazil, where …
Evans extends Leicester contract to 2023
Leicester City defender Jonny Evans has signed a new contract that will keep him at the King Power Stadium until the end of the 2022-23 season, the Premier League club said. Evans’ contract was due to expire at the end of the current campaign and British media had linked him with a return to …
Sanwo-Olu signs N1.163trn 2021 budget into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State yesterday hit the ground running with the signing of 2021 Appropriation Bill recently passed by the state’s House of Assembly into law, saying the task of rebuilding Lagos has begun. The governor presented the budget size of N1.55trillion, christened the “Budget of Rekindled Hope” but he assented to N1.163trillion …
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